Wearable Tech

Samsung is rumored to be working on its Gear S2 and Gear S3 smartwatches to act as input devices for the Gear VR. Details remain scant as rumors go, but it’s a welcome push to improve the VR experience.

Sony released an unboxing video of its PlayStation VR Core package, set to hit shelves on Oct. 13. The package costs $400 and will include the PSVR headset and a demo disc with 18 playable games out of the box.

Garmin has just announced the Vivofit Jr., an activity tracker specifically designed for kids, to encourage them to stay on the move. The fitness tracker is swim-friendly and durable, and powered by a battery that enables 24/7 wearability.

With rumors flying that Huawei has a second generation smartwatch in the works, there are now indications that it will run Tizen not Android Wear. If this turns out to be true, it could be evidence of smartwatch manufacturers being drawn to Tizen.

Dr. Mehmet Oz teams up with Practice Fusion’s Ryan Howard to launch a new smartwatch called the iBeat Life Monitor. The device is a more stylish alternative to Life Alert systems and could be used to save lives.

Keeping motivated and engaged in exercise or physical activity is all important. This is where fitness trackers help as they keep track on steps taken, heart rate and even provide motivation, but all are not created equal.

Fitbit Charge 2 comes with classic functions of the popular fitness tracker line and introduces new features such as a more refined design, bigger OLED screen and smarter PurePulse technology. The device uses the same heart rate sensor outfitted in the Charge HR.

As interest mount for Spectacles, some quarters have already identified perceived weaknesses and possible long-term pitfalls. If not addressed, these issues could tie the device to Google Glass and its spectacular failure.

Google, Sony, Microsoft and Oculus are expected to give announcements on virtual reality in October, making the month an exciting time for the development of the technology. With companies pushing on their VR-related efforts, the technology continuously penetrates widespread conversation.

Beats announced that its much-raved-about noise-canceling headphones, Studio Wireless, won’t get an update this year. Considering the features found in the company’s headsets from 2016, Beats’s decision makes sense.

Snapchat's new Spectacles smart glasses is capable of capturing 10-second videos using a 115-degree lens. It was announced alongside a rebranding move for a company seeking to expand its products line.

CoWatch, the world's first Alexa-enabled smartwatch, is now available on Amazon for $299. The smartwatch sports the new Cronologics OS, a dual-core processor and a stainless steel and Zirconia Ceramic body.

New data from Kantar Worldpanel reveals that Apple dominates the smartwatch market, leading sales in the U.S. and the four biggest markets in Europe. With the new Apple Watch Series 2 now boasting even better specs and features, Apple should see further growth.

The store display of Game in the UK revealed that the forthcoming Oculus Touch will cost 190 pounds, or about $247. Oculus has yet to make an official announcement regarding the VR device's release and pricing once it ships to the U.S.

MSI's new VR One is a stand-alone PC equipped with a powerful processor, graphics card and cooling system. It could solve the inconvenience of being strapped to a stationary desktop system to fully enjoy the VR experience.

The Apple Watch Series 2 has just been unwrapped, and the Samsung Gear S3 is expected to launch this year, but before the smartwatches start hitting shelves, here's a comparison to see how the two fare against each other.

South Korean health care technology company Welt spun-off from Samsung and launched a Kickstarter campaign for its WELT smart belt. The WELT provides real-time waistline measurements and tracks footsteps, inactivity and even overeating.

Samsung and Asus recently released new smartwatches during IFA 2016, and Gear S3 and ZenWatch 3 are both feature-packed and powerful devices. We compared and contrasted the two wearables, so you know which one to buy.

TomTom announced three new fitness gadgets at IFA 2016, and the wearables are the perfect fit for fitness junkies. TomTom Touch is one of a kind as it allows users to measure their body fat beside other parameters.

Fitbit launched two new wearables to replace its most popular trackers, introducing the heart-rate-tracking Charge 2 and the fully waterproof Flex 2. Both gadgets are now available for preorder, so here's what they have to offer.

The Apple Watch 2 is expected to be announced alongside the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. Images of what are reportedly the battery for the 42mm Apple Watch have leaked and show a 35 percent increase in capacity.

A premium Garmin smartwatch just hit the scene, combining advanced technology with luxurious designs. The new fēnix Chronos GPS smartwatch comes in three sleek versions and promises durability, elegance and the latest technology in fitness and activity tracking.

Microsoft is pulling out all the stops to make sure its holographic headset, the HoloLens, is everything consumers and enterprises hope it will be. The company recently talked about the HPU, but now it has decided to dig more into the optics, through which many things are made possible.